Program Analyst III, Technical Project Coordinator Manager

About the role

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Program Analyst III / Technical Project Coordinator to support Technical Project Managers and serve as the critical link between field technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders. This role oversees the administrative and operational coordination required to deliver, install, train, and transition new systems into operational use.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced technical environments and excels at coordinating schedules, tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and ensuring installation and acceptance activities are completed accurately and on time.

This position is remote.

Key Responsibilities

Support Technical Project Managers with project coordination and operational execution

Act as the liaison between:

Field technical teams

Vendors and contractors

Program stakeholders and customers

Coordinate and track system installation schedules

Schedule and support new system user training activities

Document project phases, milestones, and deliverables

Track customer deliverables to ensure timely completion

Installation & Deployment Oversight

Coordinate equipment deliveries and vendor installation schedules

Oversee vendor and contractor activities to ensure alignment with deployment timelines

Validate:

Installation completion

System cutover activities

Successful Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI)

Track and confirm readiness for operational handoff

Transition & Disposition

Coordinate handoff and disposition of legacy equipment following new system activation

Project Tracking & Reporting

Maintain schedules, milestones, and task tracking across field activities

Track requirements and deliverable completion

Support budget tracking and cost awareness

Maintain documentation for project phases and deployment activities

Track risks, issues, and mitigation actions

Provide regular status reports and updates to leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

6 years of experience, may have lead experience

US Citizenship with the ability to Obtain/Maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Experience supporting technical projects involving field installations or system deployments

Strong background in project coordination and administrative support

Experience tracking technical project milestones and deliverables

Familiarity with IT, engineering, telecom, or system deployment workflows

Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and technical teams

Proficiency with project management tools such as:

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet (or similar tools)

Professional Skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable updates

Analytical problem-solving ability

Effective stakeholder coordination and customer-facing communication

Work Environment

Supports field-based technical deployments and system rollouts

Fast-paced, deadline-driven program environment

High coordination across technical, vendor, and customer teams

This role is ideal for a senior-level coordinator who understands how technical field work, vendor installations, and customer deliverables connect — and who ensures nothing falls through the cracks during system deployment and transition.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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